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Brian
Posehn has gone from being the guy who is in a bunch of sitcoms to being the “guy
who does a bunch of stuff.” Posehn started his career in stand-up comedy but
has since evolved into a multi-talented entertainer who has enjoyed a steady
career in comic books, movies and television. The comedian recently checked in
to talk about his new comedy special, his comic book obsession and his devotion
to metal music.

Q
– You’ve got a very distinct look. Do more people recognize you for your look
than your name?

A
– I don’t know. It’s pretty equal now with being on Conan as a comic. The way
they re-air stuff on Comedy Central I feel like people know me, and Comedians
of Comedy, way more than five years ago.

It
used to be I was more recognized on the streets for sitcom stuff but I’ve been
around so long now I’m just like that guy who does a bunch of stuff.

Q
– You’ve appeared in many film and television projects but you’re actually a
great stand-up comedian and have been doing this for a while now. You’re
heading out to Peoria, IL this weekend to do some shows. In your last comedy
special, “The Fartist,” you reference a strip club in Peoria as being the worst
one you’ve been to. Do you plan on going back?

A
– Oh my God, I forgot about that…. No, I don’t actually go to those clubs
anymore.

Q
– Supposedly they’re under new ownership.

A
– Yeah, I haven’t been to one of those in years. That one was terrifying back
in the day.

Q
– “The Fartist” touches on subjects like strippers, smoking weed which you
don’t anymore and farting. I’m 38-years-old and fart jokes still make me laugh.
Do you think that fart jokes will ever not be funny?

A
– I don’t get the people who don’t think they’re funny because to me they will
always be funny. It’s really funny because I have a little kid now and he and I
totally bond over that. There’s gonna be moment when he’s in high-school and
he’s acting super serious and he’ll be like, ‘Daddy, that’s not funny anymore.’
But he probably won’t call me daddy when he’s 16.

Q
– You’re widely known for being a metal head. You talk about bands like Slayer and
Anthrax a lot. Have you found any new metal bands with the same caliber as some
of the oldies? Are there ones you like listening to?

A
– Oh yeah. I’m totally into all genres of metal. I check them all out.
Recently, I like some of the Swedish stuff where it’s more retro like Graveyard
and Witchcraft. I’m really into both of those bands. I love almost all metal
and I stay on top of it. I like bands where they’re singing clean; I’m so sick
of the Cookie Monster thing.

Q
– You’re also a self-described comic book nerd and have been involved with
franchises like Deadpool. Are you a fan of comic book movie adaptations like
“Iron Man,” “Thor,” and so forth?

A
– Yeah. I mean the ones they’ve gotten right. I dug the new ‘Thor’ movie.

Q
– I’m a Superman guy and I fucking hated “Man of Steel.” Did you like the new
Superman movie?

A
– I loved the set-up, the first hour maybe. I thought there were some great
performances – Diane Lane as his mom. I loved the cast and his dad on the
planet… I loved all the set-up even though we know that origin backward and
forward, and then I feel like it just fell apart in the third act. I like
action and big screen, huge explosive summer movie violence, it just kind of, I
don’t know, I felt numb by the end of it.

Q
– Are you looking forward to the new “Star Wars” in December 2015?

A
– Nope. Next question.

Q
– Well, I know how you feel about “Star Wars.” What do you think the biggest
disappointment in the world of comics has been?

A
– Hmm. Biggest disappointment? Still, the prequels for me are the most I’ve
ever been disappointed in anything.

Q
– What is the nerdiest thing you’ve ever done?

A
– It’s less nerdy and probably more OCD (laughs) but I read my comic books
alphabetically. Some of my friends give me grief for that. I’ll buy the books
and usually they’re alphabetic before they even make it to the car. When I come
home I’ll put them in a stack because I’m usually a couple weeks behind on
everything and then I’ll restack them alphabetically with the books from the
previous couple of weeks.

Q
– You’ve done a lot of acting and writing in the business. Which medium do you
like doing the most?

A
– This is such a bad answer, but all of them. I would not want to choose.
Stand-up I’ve been doing the longest and I still love writing a bit, and
improvising a bit on stage when I’m loose, but I get a lot from writing and
acting too. And I’m having a blast writing comic books.

BYLINE:

Jason
Tanamor is the Editor of Zoiks! Online. He also is the author of the
novels, The Extraordinary Life of Shady Gray, Hello Lesbian! and Anonymous. Visit him at www.tanamor.com. Email him at jason@zoiksonline.com.